Guardian seeks to void 1894 Walnut Park lease in court
In Boston Supreme Court Judge Knowlton heard Edward J. Jenkins guardian of Georgianna Jones seek to set aside a 99 year seal lease to Erskine H. Kelly on grounds of alleged insanity and undue influence. Jenkins testified to her delusions and conspiracies. Kelly claimed the signature was genuine and the lease was prepared and signed in Jones's room with witness Pauline Rothfuchs. The case was continued.
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Georgianna Jones
Erskine H. Kelly
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P. J. Casey
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Delaware Senate ballot yields single nonwinner choice
In Dover on March 12, the contest produced one ballot and no clear winner. Higgins led with eight votes, Addicks six, Wolcott six, Massey four, Tunnell four, and two ballots were absent.
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United States Senate
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Addicks
Massey
Wolcott
Tunnell
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Town Meeting In Holbrook Votes On Warrant and Tax Actions
At the Holbrook adjourned town meeting March 12 five of twenty articles were passed as already funded. The town authorized borrowing against taxes, appointed waterworks agents, and chose George B. French as tax collector. A board of assessors was created with terms of one, two, and three years. Departments must not exceed appropriations and new undertakings require town reference. The street superintendent from last year will not be employed next year. The Selectmen may study a State Road contract and hold a hearing for laborers, reporting at the March 26 adjourned session. John King proposed ten year tax abatements for new manufactories with at least $5000 capital, excluding boot and shoemakers. the motion was tabled for legal review.
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John King
Boston Delegation Tours Philadelphia to study steam heating
A Philadelphia visit by Boston officials showcased underground steam heating praised by city leaders. The delegation, including Select and Common Council members, explored City Hall, the Institute of Technology, the Public Library, and Deer Moon and Long Island harbors while considering steam conduit usage and free heat to public facilities.
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Philadelphia
Springfield
Albany
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Wilkesbarre
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J. W. Goheen
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Wencel Hartman
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Fred C. Simon
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New Public Library
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Deer Island
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Long Island
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Board of Aldermen
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Lee and
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Keith
Gauss Defies A P A Threat Over Public School Flag Bill
In a tense Massachusetts House debate, Salem’s John D. H. Gauss denounced a Brockton rival’s claim of A P A pressure while opposing a bill requiring flag displays over public schools. Penniman rebutted, stressing support from the Grand Army of the Republic. The bill passed to engrossment despite accusations of un-American intimidation.
House Sets Schedule and Reports on Codfish Relic Move
The House adopts an order by Mr Myers from Cambridge to meet at 1 30 on weekdays and 12 30 on Fridays starting March 13. Committees have until March 20 to report. A resolve to appoint a commission to inspect the Bulfinch front of the old State House is to be engrossed.
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Old State House
House of Representatives
Myers
Cambridge
Penniman Denies APA Quotation In House Corridor
Brockton's Mr Penniman told a Post representative he did not say any such thing as Gauss contends and that he speaks only for the Republican party. He rejected being an APA member, and noted veracity questions between him and Gauss. He is an old newspaper writer and a strong advocate for woman suffrage.
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Brockton
Post
Gauss
Republican Party
Ore Penniman
Mr. Gauss
Mr. Penniman
Brichi Neighbors Fight Leads to Capture of Simonelli
Antonio Simonelli, alleged assailant of Felix Brichi who was cut on the forehead shoulder and hand while attempting to break up a Medford street fight Monday night, was arrested by a Division 1 officer. Simonelli says Brichi attacked first with a knife and shows wounds on his arm and shoulder. He says he wrested the knife and cut back. Simonelli, 27, lives at 31 Medford street and will be arraigned in Municipal Court today.
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Antonio Simonelli
Felix Brichi
Medford Street
Division 1
Simonelli
Brichi
Methodists Bar Women at Baltimore Conference Vote
The Baltimore Methodist Episcopal conference defeated by 116 to 65 an amendment to allow women admission to the general conference.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Conference
General Conference
Open Peru Coal Fields Venture Planned in New York
A Philadelphia special reports that prominent capitalists met with Peru minister J. M. Irigoyen to form a company to operate Peru’s coal fields. A concession grants profits to the treasury, with a $1,000,900 capital. Output will go to Pacific coast markets where coal prices are high.
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Philadelphia
J. M. Irigoyen
Peru
Pacific
New Yorks New School Board Appointments
Mayor Strong announced changes to the New York City school commission as C. C. Wehrum replaces George Livingstone, Nathan A. Prentiss takes Miles M. OBrien's seat, and M. J. Hurlbut succeeds Thaddeus Moriarty, all on March 12.
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New York
Strong
C. C. Wehrum
George Livingstone
Nathan A. Prentiss
Miles M. O’brien
M. J. Hurlbut
Thaddeus Moriarty
Gas Battle Looms Over New York Injunctions on Proxies
The New York hearing opens a gas sector dispute as income bondholders seek explanations of Bay State Gas transactions. Lawyers Hall and Coudert lead the case with actions planned in Massachusetts and Delaware. The fight spans brokers, possible receivers, and moves to appoint testimony commissioners, with ongoing pressure from Addicks over shares and postponed annual meetings.
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Mercantile Trust Company
Bordman Hall
Frederick Coudert
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
Massachusetts
Boston
Empire State
State Street
George E. Armstrong
Clark, Ward & Co
Addicks Gas Schemes Emerge in Delaware Senate Fight
Wilmington report says Addicks supporters claim he will withdraw if favored gas legislation passes. A bill altering Peninsula Investment Company charter, linked to Bay State Gas Company of Delaware, moves through the legislature with Speaker signatures pending in the Senate. The conflict blends politics with gas interests as Addicks concentrates on energy affairs.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Anthony Higgins
J. Edward O'Sullivan Addicks
Addicks
Peninsula Investment Company
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
Higgins
Senate
Attleboro’s Eldest Resident Joseph Capron Dies at 93
Joseph W Capron the oldest man in Attleboro died at his South Main Street home aged 93 He surveyed land for the Boston and Providence railroad and laid many town streets A lifelong Democrat he held multiple local offices and led several town institutions He married in 1872 and leaves a wife and a large real estate fortune.
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Attleboro
Joseph W. Capron
South Main Street
Attleboro Fire Insurance Company
Norfolk Horse Thief Detective Society
Attleboro Savings and Loan Association
Capron
Colburn Will Case Endorsed by Jury After 20 Hours
Dedham March 12 The jury in the Colburn will case tried before the Supreme Judicial Court returned a verdict sustaining the will after more than twenty hours of deliberation. The issues asked whether the instrument was duly executed and whether Joseph Colburn was of sound mind when signed. Ten ballots were taken, the jury agreeing on the tenth. Judge Morton praised the verdict as just. Counsel for contesting heirs may move for a new trial. The court adjourned to Monday April 29 at 10 a.m.
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Dedham
Colburn
Supreme Judicial Court
Joseph Colburn
Morton
Founders' Day Observed at Woodward Institute in Quincy
Founders' Day was observed for the first time today at the Woodward Institute for girls in Quincy. The programme featured essays music a life sketch of founder Dr Ebenzer Woodward by Edith Little and an original poem by Helen H Clafling with brief addresses by several clergy and local figures.
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Quincy
Woodward Institute For Girls
Ebenezer Woodward
Edith Little
Helen H. Clafling
Ellery Cy. Butler
Edward Norton
Edward A. Robinson
J. Herbert Yeoman
Charles W. Wilder
E. W. Virgin
Robert W. Peach
Mr. Youtz
A. F. Roche
Luther S. Anderson
British Crew Mutinies At Diamond Harbor
The Cairnhill mutinied at Diamond Harbor on the Hoogly River injuring the pilot and wounding the captain in the wrist. Officers quelled the mutiny after a dozen shots were fired and two crewmen wounded.
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Calcutta
Diamond Harbor
River Hoogly
Lynn Furniture Company Fails in Lynn
The J. A. May Company a wholesale and retail house furnishings firm assigned to Jacob Lewis of Lynn March 12. No statement of assets and abilities has been made.
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J. A. May Company
Furnisings
Jacob Lewis
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